The fantastic *istD ihas been my primary digital camera for the past 30 months. And, I'm still learning how to use it. I normally use it with the BG1 battery grip and Pentax-F 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 lens. I have a K10D on order, but will continue to carry the *istD in my bag for backup.

Pentax definitely did a good job developing their first digital SLR, as they did with its predecessors. The ability to use all my old Pentax lenses is a plus.